Literacy Lead

Local Literacy Lead (.5 FTE) – Noble Academy District #4171 Job Description General Purpose

The Literacy Lead is a literacy specialist with expertise in working with educators as adult learners. The Literacy Lead will be supervised by the district and supported by the Regional Literacy Network Lead. The individual in this role will support district implementation of the Minnesota READ Act legislation at the local level, and will support alearning environment that is Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair, is favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn, by developing students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of literature, motivate students to read a wide variety of publications, comprehend the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in grammar and syntax.

• Bachelor's degree in reading, education, special education, or related field
• Minimum five years experience in English Language Arts instruction or related fields such as psychology and speech-language pathology
• Systems Level Leadership or comparable experience
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating district wide initiatives and professional learning
• Experience in working with diverse groups, leadership teams, addressing inequities and supporting change and transformation in systems
• Data Collection/Analysis
• Completion of one of the MDE approved Professional Development programs (CAREIALL, OL&LA or LETRS for Educators)
• Current teaching or administrative license
• Valid Driver's License

• Master's degree in reading, education, special education, or related field
• LETRS/OL&LA/CAREIALL Certification or Certified Facilitator

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education
• Understanding of adult learning principles and group facilitation
• Understanding of curriculum and MN English/Language Arts Standards
• Understanding of how the Minnesota Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MnMTSS) Framework serves as the overarching infrastructure within which evidence-based literacy practices are operationalized in order to maximize student outcomes
• Ability to function cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and educators
• Ability to reflect on and continuously improve practices in response to coaching
• Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently across agencies and partnerships; individually and as a team member
• Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
• Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives
• Ability to build open, honest and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times
• Proficient in the use of office applications and online learning platforms

• Collaborate with district/charter administration, Regional Literacy Lead, and the Minnesota Service Cooperatives (MSC).
• Provide support to school-based coaches.
• Support the implementation of Structured Literacy, interventions, curriculum delivery, and teacher training and professional development.
• Assist with the development of personal learning plans for students unable to demonstrate grade-level proficiency.
• Train paraprofessionals and other support staff to support classroom literacy instruction.

• Collaborate with Regional Literacy Network colleagues to ensure support provided across all content areas is aligned to evidence-based Structured Literacy practices.
• Collaborate with the Regional Literacy Lead to ensure consistent access, coherence, and alignment for districts/charter schools on all literacy initiatives across the state.
  • Engage in collaboration that develops, promotes and sustains collegial relationships with the Regional Literacy Network team.
  • Engage in collaboration to develop and continuously improve site-based literacy coaching support.
  • Provide the district with consistent access, coherence and alignment of messaging and support services.
• Support synchronous and asynchronous training of district teachers and school leaders.
  • Collaborate with Regional Literacy Lead in the delivery of in-person, synchronous and asynchronous professional learning content. Provide in-session and follow-up support.
  • Remain well-informed of current and developing research with regard to Structured Literacy, evidence-based practices, intervention, dyslexia and screening through communication with colleagues and experts, participating in professional development and reviewing the research…